Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Bengali Interpreter
REPORTS TO: Resettlement & Placement Program Manager
WORKSITE: Omaha, Nebraska
POSITION DESCRIPTION Join our dynamic team as a Bengali Interpreter! This flexible position offers you the opportunity to choose assignments based on your availability, providing a perfect balance between work and personal commitments.
When assignments arise, we’ll reach out via call, text, or email with an offer. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the freedom of a flexible schedule.
As a contractor interpreter, you’ll play a vital role in bridging communication gaps. Your work may include interpreting between clients and caseworkers, assisting clients with health officials, or facilitating group sessions such as Cultural Orientation classes. While most appointments are scheduled during our business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM), you may also have the opportunity to work evening or night assignments, such as airport arrivals. If you’re passionate about helping others and thrive in diverse environments, we’d love to hear from you!
CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION - Accurately interpret verbal communication and translate written materials between Bengali and English, ensuring the content and spirit of the original message are conveyed, while considering cultural context.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information disclosed during interpreting sessions.
- Uphold impartiality by refraining from counseling, advising, or expressing personal biases or beliefs.
- Maintain the boundaries of the professional role, avoiding personal or inappropriate professional involvement beyond the role of interpreter.
- Actively develop awareness of personal and cultural differences encountered in professional duties.
- Treat all parties involved with respect and dignity.
- When necessary, explain culturally complex concepts to CIRA staff and suggest strategies for effective communication.
QUALIFICATIONS - Fluency in Bengali and English required.
- Strong commitment to CIRA’s mission and values in serving immigrants/refugees/newcomers.
- Deep understanding of and ability to work sensitively and well with people of diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religions, gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Exhibits responsibility through good attendance, effective time management, dependability, self-discipline, flexibility, and working independently.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, self-insured vehicle, and a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass all required background checks.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WORKING CONDITIONS - This is a contractor position with a Monday to Friday workweek. Please note that there is no guaranteed number of hours per week.
COMPENSATION - Pay rate is $25.00 per hour
TO APPLY Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional references all in PDF format to the job application link.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: In 2022, Immigrant Legal Center and Refugee Empowerment Center merged, and the combined nonprofit organization is now CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement. Our diverse team of experts provides exceptional, compassionate legal representation, refugee services, and social work services. We take on the most complex immigration cases, resettle refugees from around the world, and ensure all clients have access to much-needed resources. Operating in 10 different offices from Council Bluffs to Scottsbluff, our team of more than 100 full-time employees helps communities welcome immigrants and refugees as they build their lives here. We assist with all forms of family and humanitarian-based immigration, and we never turn any family away due to inability to pay. To learn more, visit CIRAconnect.org. INCLUSION & EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement is dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve – in race, gender, age, cultures, and beliefs – and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.
Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any characteristics prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment at CIRA, including recruiting, hiring, assignments, training, promotions, compensation, employee benefits, employee discipline and discharge, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Job Tags
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